The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 352

To participate in the banquet for thousands of people, although I came as a family unit.But after looking at it, I didn't sit in this way.

First, men and women are separated.

The men set up banquets in the three main halls.They are Baohe Hall, Jiaotai Hall and Qin'an Hall.

Women are in Kunning Palace and Zhai Palace.

Then there is the separation of the old and the young.Basically people of similar age together.

This may be to have a common language when drinking and talking, which is conducive to a harmonious atmosphere.

While outside, everyone was given a sign when they checked in.Hold this sign, pass it after being verified by the palace guards, and then find your own seat according to the number on the sign.

On Jia Min's signboard, it is Table B No. 2 in Qin'an Temple.

As for where the old ancestor and Jia Amnesty were, Jia Min didn't care.

Both of them have been here before, and they are already familiar with the road.

However, the last time I came, it was Baoyu who came from the younger generation.That also caused a stir.The reason is naturally because of the marketing story of Baoyu, which is the story of the birth of jade.Let Jia's mother be proud for a while.

Each table has a guest of honor, who entertains other guests on behalf of the emperor.

The guest of honor at this table is King Beijing Jing.

Others include Song Kuan, Niu Jizong, Liu Fang, the son of the Prince of Dong'an, and an acquaintance, Zhou Tong, the first-class bodyguard in front of the imperial court.There is also Wang Xin, the son of Wang Ziteng, and they are considered relatives.

Zhou Tong is from Beizhili, Jia Min's top scholar in the same discipline.

Although the two didn't interact much, they were very affectionate when they met, and they were very emotional when they talked.

For Jia Min's record in Bu Kui, Zhou Tong greatly appreciated and envied him.As for the future war, he never mentioned it.

Wang Xin and Jia Min only met once.It was still at the birthday banquet of the ancestors last year.However, at that time, Jia Min was still ostracized by the people in Jia's house, and he was not qualified to sit on the table, so he just met him from a distance.At that time, we didn't speak, let alone communicate with each other.

Seriously, today is the official meeting.

However, Wang Xin seemed to be rather indifferent towards Jia Min, he just said a few words politely, and didn't say anything more.

Jia Min didn't know the other two people. King Beijing Jing introduced each other to everyone because they were descendants of aristocratic families.It's a gift completed.

The eight people at this table are all children of the noble family.King Shui Rong of Beijing is the main one, followed by Song Kuan, the eldest son of Dongping Prince, Jia Min, Niu Jizong, and Liu Fang's sons, Wang Xin's first-class uncle's son, two marquis's sons, and Zhou Tong, the imperial guard's first-class bodyguard.

The cold dishes had been prepared a long time ago, and when the talents came up, the deacon and eunuch yelled, and the banquet began.

Shui Rong raised a glass first, and said a few polite words.Everyone drank, and then Song Kuan brought the wine, and everyone thought they were cheering.

No one mentioned the third glass of wine, so they took a short break and everyone began to eat.

There are still many things to pay attention to when eating wine at the same table at any time.Although he said verbally that he didn't mind, if anyone violated the etiquette, it would still cause slander in others' hearts.

The so-called etiquette is nothing more than seniority and inferiority.

Among them, respect is the main one.

The first is based on the family title, and the second is based on the size of the official position.

Jia Min, Niu Jizong and Liu Fang should be the ones who are qualified to drink at this time.The three families are all princes, and Niu Jizong and Liu Fang are older than Jia Min.However, when it comes to official positions, Jia Min wants to be higher than them.

Therefore, for a while, there is no way to tell the difference.

Seeing some dullness, King Beijing Jing called the roll call.

"At our table, don't pay so much attention to the rules, it's always better to have fun. Zhou Tong, this cup is up to you."

Seeing what Shui Rong had said, Zhou Tong picked up a glass.

"I'm the one to mention this cup. There's a title here, thanks to Huaiyuan."

Shui Rong raised his wine glass, and the others also raised them, waiting for him to speak.

"This is the imperial wine from the Hu Family Winery. Speaking of this wine, it is the first high-alcohol wine made in Huaiyuan. Otherwise, we would still drink the low-alcohol wine like water."

"This is justified, and Huaiyuan should be thanked."

Song Kuan also echoed.

"No one has any objection to this point. We really should thank Huaiyuan."

Niu Jizong followed suit.

He and Liu Fang's relationship with Jia Min is also very awkward now, but if they don't go along with it at this time, it would be a bit stingy.

"Huaiyuan, Jizong also thanked you. You are young, so you should offer a toast to Jizong later."

Jia Min understood that Shui Rong was for him and Niu Jizong.Liu Fang eased the relationship.

Everyone here is aware of the conflict between them, if it is not eased, it will be a bit embarrassing.

"Let the king of Beijing Jing bother, respect is worse than obedience."

After drinking this cup, Jia Min proposed

"Brother Niu, Brother Liu, if I have been sorry for anything in the past, I will apologize to you two today, and I would like to ask the two elder brothers to forgive me a lot. I will do it first and respect you."

Although Niu Jizong and Liu Fang were still angry in their hearts, Jia Min had a posture, and on such an occasion, he couldn't go too far.

I bumped into Jia Min and drank it.

"Forget it, I won't mention the past. There are some things that we did inappropriately."

Niu Jizong was more forthright, admitting that he also made mistakes.Liu Fang seemed to want to say something, but hesitated to speak, and finally did not say it.

"Huaiyuan, if you want to talk about this matter, what you did was wrong. You are me, and I am also dissatisfied with you."

Song Kuan suddenly said something.

"Why did you say that, son, I didn't offend you."

Jia Min felt a little puzzled.

"Perhaps you don't take it seriously, don't you know that many disciples in this imperial capital want to kill you. This year, Jia Yan even wanted to judge the award, but Jia Ci objected, so he gave up."

"Even I was very uneasy at the time, for fear that the best prodigal award would fall on my head."

"Your Majesty is right. Your move, Jia Laosi, is really a bit too dark. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be like this. Even now, I'm still on pins and needles. Prodigal, prodigal, where am I? ?”

Liu Fang finally spoke this time.

"Yeah, brother Min, you shouldn't have done this. The days when I was nominated were really like years. Although I was vacant in the end, I was a candidate and I was regarded as a prodigal by Raven. Now you are fine." Like a child, you say, should he be punished with a drink?"

"It deserves it, it should be punished."

Water-soluble, etc. have also echoed.

Jia Min had no choice but to accept the penalty and take a drink.

"Although I drank the wine, I don't agree with what you're saying. The best prodigal award is my idea, but I'm just judging the award in my mansion. It's not my name. Someone else judged the award. You all secretly learned it, didn’t give me money and didn’t say anything, and now you still blame me, but you have no conscience. King Jing, you must uphold justice.”

"Although what Huaiyuan said has some truth, but you are the one who started this matter. Next year my family will also be appraising awards. A few days ago, the Holy Majesty also said that next year there will be an award for the best prodigal servant. Now I am still uneasy."

"You came up with a bad idea. You hid in Bukui by yourself. You were promoted silently. You gave birth to two grades a year, but you made us suffer at home. Tell me, can I speak for you?"

"cannot!"

As soon as King Bei Jing finished speaking, everyone spoke in unison, jumping everyone at the neighboring table.

"Okay, I'll take one drink as punishment, and that's all. If I don't bring such a bully, I'm wronged."

So far, the atmosphere has become lively.

"Huaiyuan, I heard that you met Princess Yongning outside just now?"

Zhou Tong looked around mysteriously, and then said in a low voice.

However, the people at the same table can still hear it.

"Zhou Tong, you don't need to hide it. This matter has been spread all over the world, and everyone knows it now. Huaiyuan, you are in serious trouble this time, and it makes me feel a lot better."

Song Kuan made no secret of his gloating.

"It can be seen that the wicked will be punished by the wicked, and the law of nature recurs, and the retribution is not good. Now Fang told me to vent my anger, brother Liu, let's have a drink and celebrate."

Niu Jizong was happy, and Liu Fang was naturally happy to see it accomplished.

"We also seconded, let's celebrate."

As soon as Shui Rong said, everyone drank a cup together.

"Okay, does this look a little bit like drinking? Now those who should be punished are punished, and those who should be celebrated are also celebrated. If there is any unpleasantness in the past, just let it go. From now on, we must be sincere and united, and be considerate of each other. This is Brotherly duty."

This place has just become lively, the emperor led the imperial concubine and two imperial concubines over to toast.

Although Jia Min had never seen Yuan Chun before, he recognized Yuan Chun at a glance.

Yuan Chun's age is obviously younger than the imperial concubine and another noble concubine, and she looks a bit like Mrs. Wang.Smiling and well-mannered.

The emperor just stood at a distance, said some decent words, and told everyone to relax and drink as much as they wanted.He didn't come to the banquet, stayed for a while, and then went elsewhere.

As soon as the emperor left, the crowd became lively again.

At Jia Min's table, although they drank a lot, they were considered civilized.The two tables next to each other have already started a wine lawsuit, arguing endlessly.

He drank less, but was more reserved.Be more careful with your words.What should be said and what should not be said, I still have some ideas in my heart.

If you drink too much, your mouth will lose the gate, and you will inevitably say what you have kept in your heart.

Niu Jizong and Liu Fang also kept complaining to Jia Min, which was naturally the kindness and resentment between the two sides in the past.Although it was a complaint, it was not as hostile as before.

Naturally, Jia Min emphasized his own reasons, so both parties can't convince anyone if you talk about your reasons and I say mine, and they are always entangled.

Naturally, the topic of Jia Min in Bu Kui cannot be avoided.

Shui Rong and Song Kuan asked more carefully, which made Jia Min feel that both of them actually had some accomplishments in military affairs.The questions are basically insider jargon.

During the discussion, there were twice as many people at the table who came to toast.Those who know each other, greet each other, and those who don't know each other, be polite and say some decent things like long admiration.

For a while, the scene was noisy and the atmosphere was warm.

(End of this chapter)